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- Click ‘Get Form’ to open the fictitious business name application in the editor.
- In section 2, enter the fictitious business name(s) you wish to register. Ensure that all names listed are operated at the same address and under the same ownership.
- For section 3, provide the street address and county of your principal place of business in California. If you do not have a local address, include your out-of-state address instead.
- In section 4, fill in your full name and residence address if you are an individual registrant. For partnerships or corporations, list all relevant names and addresses as specified.
- Select the appropriate business type in section 5 by checking one of the options provided.
- Indicate when you commenced business under this fictitious name in section 6. If you haven't started yet, simply write 'N/A'.
- Finally, sign and print your name in section 7, ensuring that any corporate officers also state their titles.
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What does it mean to have a fictitious business name?
A DBA, which stands for doing business as, is the colloquial term for a fictitious name. Think of a DBA as a second name that you hold out to the public thats different from your actual corporate name. One reason that people use DBAs is that their true corporate name may not be marketing friendly.
What does a fictitious business name mean?
A fictitious business name is a name used by a natural person or entity for conducting business under such a name, which is different from its legal name.
Is a fictitious name the same as an LLC?
A fictitious name is a name other than your proper legal business entity name that you formally get permission from the state (or county) to use when conducting business. You may also see a fictitious business name referred to as: Doing Business As (DBA) Assumed name. Trade name.
Why do people use fictitious names?
You might wonderif you use your own personal name as your business name, do you need to register it as a DBA name? The short answer is: If the business owners name is considered the legal name of the company, then a DBA is not required.
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